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Mendocino High

Public Grades 9-12

213^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 90% of California high schools

Summary

Mendocino High is a small, rural public high school serving about 165 students in grades 9-12 within the Mendocino Unified School District, and it stands out as one of California's top-performing schools despite serving a community with significant economic need.

Academically, the school excels, with student proficiency rates far exceeding state averages, especially in English and Science, and it maintains a near-perfect graduation rate of 97.9%. This success is particularly notable because over 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, showing the school effectively supports learners from all economic backgrounds. A key factor is likely its small size and resources, including a low student-teacher ratio of about 12-to-1, which allows for more personalized attention compared to larger nearby schools like Fort Bragg High.

When compared to other local schools, the difference is striking; Mendocino High outperforms Fort Bragg High by over 30 percentage points in core subjects and has a much higher graduation rate. While chronic absenteeism is an area for improvement, its rate is still better than the district average and significantly lower than nearby alternative schools such as Noyo High (Continuation) and Lighthouse Community Day. The school's consistent, decade-long record of high achievement demonstrates a stable and successful learning environment for its students.

165

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,263

Per pupil spending ?

63.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10700 Ford St.
Mendocino, CA 95460-0226

(707) 937-5871

District: Mendocino Unified

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.9%

Hispanic:

13.9%

Two or more races:

6.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (59% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of California high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg51%

California avg41%

213^th of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Top 10%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	89.2	213 of 2162	90.1%	★★★★★
2024	90.1	224 of 2159	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	85.7	301 of 2170	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	82.9	316 of 2123	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	82.1	228 of 1290	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	88.7	199 of 2133	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	73.7	522 of 2017	74.1%	★★★★☆
2017	92.8	135 of 2021	93.3%	★★★★★
2016	79.0	388 of 2039	81.0%	★★★★☆
2015	88.5	205 of 1994	89.7%	★★★★☆
2013	79.8	145 of 2426	94.0%	★★★★★
2012	64.6	424 of 2354	82.0%	★★★★☆
2011	82.9	104 of 2367	95.6%	★★★★★
2010	73.9	220 of 2281	90.4%	★★★★★
2009	61.3	434 of 2238	80.6%	★★★★☆
2008	69.3	283 of 2117	86.6%	★★★★☆
2007	67.9	302 of 2063	85.4%	★★★★☆
2006	67.2	331 of 1968	83.2%	★★★★☆
2005	60.3	406 of 1901	78.6%	★★★★☆
2004	66.9	235 of 1653	85.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	75.6	434 of 1906	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	333 of 1915	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	69.9	464 of 1858	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	67.2	321 of 1054	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.1	303 of 1833	83.5%	★★★★☆
2018	42.9	1057 of 1760	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	89.9	156 of 2013	92.3%	★★★★★
2024	92.8	118 of 2026	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	82.7	296 of 2030	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	72.2	397 of 1943	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	97.5	43 of 1937	97.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.3	66 of 1942	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	84.0	299 of 1948	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	520 of 1963	73.5%	★★★★☆
2022	89.7	186 of 1916	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	88.9	173 of 1880	90.8%	★★★★★
2018	90.1	178 of 1834	90.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	80.5	195 of 1155	83.1%	★★★★☆
2024	65.1	413 of 1173	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.7	401 of 1193	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.5	373 of 1204	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.8	257 of 1222	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	59.0	540 of 1173	54.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)97th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)92nd percentile~ school

White (2025)83rd percentile-7 vs school

Female (2025)77th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy72%+23 vs state

Science63%+30 vs state

Mathematics40%+3 vs state

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Schools Near Mendocino High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mendocino High	Public	9-12	10700 Ford St.	Mendocino	95460	Mendocino County	Mendocino Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 937-5871	165	14	11.8	63.6%	122 (73.9%)	3 (1.8%)	23 (13.9%)	5 (3.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.1%)	89.2	213^th of 2162 public high schools	90.1%		90.1	224^th of 2159 public high schools	89.6%	11		62.8	62.8	71.9	71.9	40.0	40.0	$27,263	$1,053	$26,210
Fort Bragg High	Public	9-12	300 Dana St.	Fort Bragg	95437	Mendocino County	Fort Bragg Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 961-2880	569	34	16.7	77.5%	239 (42.0%)	2 (0.4%)	276 (48.5%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	39.6	1272^nd of 2162 public high schools	41.2%		39.6	1244^th of 2159 public high schools	42.4%	28	26.3		27.1	35.4	35.4	15.2	15.2	$19,009	$2,277	$16,732
Noyo High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	250 South Sanderson Way	Fort Bragg	95437	Mendocino County	Fort Bragg Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 961-2889	27	3	10.8	92.6%	13 (48.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.8%)								(n/a)								$25,778	$5,838	$19,940
Lighthouse Community Day	Public	9-12	250 South Sanderson Way	Fort Bragg	95437	Mendocino County	Fort Bragg Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 961-2889	7	1	5.0		2 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)								$23,011	$739	$22,272

Frequently Asked Questions about Mendocino High

What district is Mendocino High in?

Mendocino Unified

Is Mendocino High a good school?

Yes. Mendocino High ranks in the top 9.9% of California high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Mendocino High?

Students at Mendocino High are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Mendocino High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 165 students attended Mendocino High.

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